Slipway and Tender Storage

PCSC Slipway and Tender Storage

Slipway

Slipway facilities are limited to Senior and Family category financial Members of the Club.

The club has 2 slipways capable of lifting boats with a maximum 15 metres in length  and 13 tonnes gross weight. A pressure washer is available for hire for washing down of boats and a dust vacuum for sanding antifoul.

People who wish to join the club are advised that if their boat measures more than 15 metres or 13 tonnes, it will not be slipped at our facilities. There are other facilities nearby which are better equipped to slip these larger vessels.

The limits of 15 metres and 13 tonnes are arbitrary, however, there is general agreement that larger boats incur greater wear and tear on our ageing slipways. 

Please click here to download a slip agreement and special conditions form, which has to be signed before the slipping.

PCSC has recently completed its long term plan of upgrading our slipway so that it does not discharge toxic waste into the conservation area of the Port Cygnet waterway.

*Note: An Environmental Levy of $50 per vessel per slip is charged to cover the maintenance of our Slipway Environmental Management System.

To Book the slip:

Email or phone:  Steve Ferguson 

Email:    bosun@cygnetsailing.org.au

Phone:  0427 332 779

Tender Storage

On-water and on-shore Tender Storage is available to financial members of the Club through the purchase of a Tender Permit. A summary of our Floating Pontoon and Tender Dock Policy can be found HERE. 

To obtain more information or to obtain a Tender Permit Contact the PCSC Dockmaster, James Andrews on 0405 016 325

Slipway Bylaws

(1) Members must be financial before using the slip. Slip not available to Associate or Junior members.

(2) Boat owners shall provide all assistance necessary for the slipping of their boats at the time arranged, and be responsible for their own craft.

(3) The slipway and its gear to be used at the boat owners risk.

(4) Boat owners, members or their representatives using the slipway or its gear etc. in an improper or negligent manner shall be liable for any accident or damage which may result thereby, plus damage to other boats. Due care to be exercised.

(5) Metal grinding is not permitted unless proper screening is in place to protect other craft and club property. This also applies to spray painting and the person carrying out the work shall be responsible for any damage to any other craft or club property.

(6)  Sand or shot blasting is not to be used under any circumstances. The use of Soda blasting is permitted provided complete screening is under taken by the operator.

(7) Members or their representatives shall clean the slip and remove all rubbish that they make including thinners and cleaning fluids DO NOT USE THE COUNCIL BIN. 

(8) A clean up fee of $50 will be charged if waste is not removed or the slip area is left in a poor condition as the Bosun’s discretion.

(9) Payment within one week of launching would be appreciated.

(10) Slipping of interstate or overseas boats prohibited unless proof that they have been slipped in Tasmania or prior to leaving mainland Australia.

(11) Wash down and wet sanding must not be done at spring high tide when the catchment drain is submerged and our waste water processing system is not functioning. You will have to wait until the grate is exposed and waste from the slipway can be processed by the waste water sysytem.